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Secondary 4 Pure Chemistry Quiz - Atomic Structure Bonding

Name: __________________________
Class: __________________________
Date: __________________________
Score: _______ / 40

Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 40

Instructions:

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
You may use a periodic table and a calculator.

Section A: Atomic Structure & Isotopes (Questions 1-5)

1. Which row correctly describes the relative charge and relative mass of a proton?

	Relative Charge	Relative Mass
A	+1	1
B	+1	1/1840
C	0	1
D	-1	1/1840

Answer: __________ [1]

2. An atom of element X has a proton number of 15 and a nucleon number of 31. How many neutrons are present in the nucleus of this atom?

A. 15
B. 16
C. 31
D. 46

Answer: __________ [1]

3. Which of the following statements about isotopes is correct?

A. Isotopes of the same element have different numbers of protons.
B. Isotopes of the same element have different chemical properties.
C. Isotopes of the same element have the same number of electrons but different numbers of neutrons.
D. Isotopes of the same element have different numbers of electrons in their outer shell.

Answer: __________ [1]

4. Element Y forms an ion with the formula $Y^{2+}$ . The ion has the electronic configuration 2,8,8. What is the proton number of element Y?

A. 16
B. 18
C. 20
D. 36

Answer: __________ [1]

5. Define the term isotope.

_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

Section B: Electronic Configuration & Bonding Types (Questions 6-10)

6. Complete the table below for the particle $^{35}_{17}\text{Cl}^{-}$ .

Particle	Number of Protons	Number of Neutrons	Number of Electrons
$^{35}_{17}\text{Cl}^{-}$

[3]

7. Which substance conducts electricity in the solid state?

A. Diamond
B. Graphite
C. Sodium Chloride
D. Silicon(IV) oxide

Answer: __________ [1]

8. The diagram below represents the arrangement of electrons in an atom of element Z.

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(a) Identify element Z.
_________________________________________________________________________ [1]

(b) Element Z reacts with oxygen to form an oxide. Write the chemical formula of the oxide formed.
_______________________________________________________________________ [1]

9. Describe the type of bonding present in the oxide formed by element Z (from Question 8).

_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

10. Explain why element Z (Lithium) has a lower melting point than magnesium.

_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

Section C: Covalent & Ionic Structures (Questions 11-15)

11. Carbon dioxide ( $CO_2$ ) and Silicon(IV) oxide ( $SiO_2$ ) are both oxides of Group 14 elements. Draw a dot-and-cross diagram for a molecule of carbon dioxide ( $CO_2$ ). Show only the outer shell electrons. Use $\bullet$ for carbon electrons and $\times$ for oxygen electrons.

Answer space

[2]

12. Carbon dioxide is a gas at room temperature, whereas Silicon(IV) oxide is a solid with a very high melting point. Explain this difference in terms of structure and bonding.

_________________________________________________________________________ [4]

13. Magnesium chloride ( $MgCl_2$ ) is an ionic compound. Describe how the ions in magnesium chloride are formed from magnesium atoms and chlorine atoms.

_________________________________________________________________________ [3]

14. Draw a dot-and-cross diagram for magnesium chloride ( $MgCl_2$ ). Show only the outer shell electrons and the charges on the ions.

Answer space

[3]

15. Solid magnesium chloride does not conduct electricity, but molten magnesium chloride does. Explain why.

_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

Section D: Metallic Bonding & Data Analysis (Questions 16-20)

16. Iron is a metal. Describe the structure and bonding in iron.

_________________________________________________________________________ [3]

17. Explain why iron is malleable (can be hammered into shape).

_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

18. The table below shows the properties of three substances: A, B, and C.

Substance	Melting Point (°C)	Boiling Point (°C)	Electrical Conductivity (Solid)	Electrical Conductivity (Molten)
A	-101	-34	No	No
B	801	1413	No	Yes
C	3550	4827	No	No

Identify the type of structure for each substance (Simple Molecular, Giant Ionic, or Giant Covalent).

Substance A: __________________________ [1]
Substance B: __________________________ [1]
Substance C: __________________________ [1]

19. Substance C is very hard and is used in cutting tools. Name substance C and explain why Substance B conducts electricity when molten but not when solid.

Name of C: __________________________ [1]

Explanation for B:

_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

20. Boron nitride (BN) can exist in two forms. Form 1 has a structure similar to graphite. Predict whether Form 1 conducts electricity and explain your answer.

_________________________________________________________________________ [2]

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Secondary 4 Pure Chemistry Quiz - Atomic Structure Bonding (Answer Key)

1. A
[1] Protons have a relative charge of +1 and a relative mass of 1.

2. B
[1] Number of neutrons = Nucleon number - Proton number = $31 - 15 = 16$ .

3. C
[1] Isotopes have the same number of protons (and electrons) but different numbers of neutrons. Chemical properties are determined by electrons, so they are similar.

4. C
[1] The ion $Y^{2+}$ has lost 2 electrons. If the ion has configuration 2,8,8 (18 electrons), the neutral atom had $18 + 2 = 20$ electrons. Proton number = Electron number in neutral atom = 20.

5. Atoms of the same element [1] with the same proton number but different nucleon numbers / different numbers of neutrons [1].

6.
Protons: 17 [1]
Neutrons: $35 - 17 = 18$ [1]
Electrons: $17 + 1 = 18$ (due to -1 charge) [1]

7. B
[1] Graphite conducts electricity due to delocalized electrons. Diamond, NaCl (solid), and $SiO_2$ do not conduct in solid state.

8.
(a) Lithium (Li) [1]
(b) $Li_2O$ [1]

9. Ionic bonding [1]. Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions ( $Li^+$ and $O^{2-}$ ) [1].

10. Lithium has only 1 valence electron to contribute to the 'sea of electrons' [1], whereas magnesium has 2. Therefore, the metallic bonding in magnesium is stronger [1], requiring more energy to break.

11. Diagram showing Carbon in center double-bonded to two Oxygens.

Carbon shares 2 pairs of electrons with each Oxygen.
Each Oxygen has 2 lone pairs (4 non-bonding electrons).
Total 8 electrons around C, 8 around each O.
Correct use of dots and crosses. [2]

12. $CO_2$ has a simple molecular structure [1] with weak intermolecular forces of attraction between molecules [1]. Little energy is required to overcome these forces.
$SiO_2$ has a giant covalent structure [1] with strong covalent bonds between atoms throughout the lattice [1]. A large amount of energy is required to break these strong covalent bonds. [4]

13. Magnesium atom loses 2 electrons [1] to form $Mg^{2+}$ ion. Chlorine atom gains 1 electron [1] to form $Cl^-$ ion. Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions forms the bond [1].

14. Diagram showing $[Mg]^{2+}$ and two $[Cl]^-$ .

Mg ion has empty outer shell (or 2,8 configuration shown without outer dots).
Each Cl ion has 8 electrons in outer shell (crosses/dots mixed to show gain).
Square brackets and correct charges ( $2+$ and $-$ ) shown. [3]

15. In solid state, ions are in fixed positions [1] and cannot move to carry charge. In molten state, ions are free to move [1] and can carry electrical current. [2]

16. Giant metallic structure [1]. Consists of a lattice of positive metal ions [1] in a 'sea' of delocalized electrons [1].

17. Layers of ions/atoms can slide over each other [1] without breaking the metallic bonds because the delocalized electrons hold the structure together even when layers move [1]. [2]

18.
A: Simple Molecular [1]
B: Giant Ionic [1]
C: Giant Covalent [1]

19.
Name: Diamond [1]
Explanation: In solid state, ions are held in fixed positions by strong electrostatic forces and cannot move [1]. When molten, the lattice breaks down and ions are free to move [1] to carry charge. [2]

20. Yes, it conducts electricity [1]. Like graphite, Form 1 has a layered structure with delocalized electrons between the layers [1] that are free to move and carry charge. [2]